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Pesto Chicken Pasta Salad.

Pesto Chicken Pasta Salad

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Fresh Pesto Chicken Pasta Salad with grilled chicken, fresh pesto, Parmesan cheese, and tomatoes. Perfect healthy side dish or easy dinner.

  • Total Time: 35 minutes

Ingredients

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For the pasta salad

  • 8 ounces rotini pasta
  • ½ cup Italian dressing
  • ½ cup fresh pesto
  • 1 cup baby spinach
  • ½ cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • ½ cup shaved Parmesan cheese

For the chicken

  • 1 pound skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 tablespoon avocado oil
  • 3 tablespoons SPG seasoning (salt, pepper, garlic powder blend)

Instructions

  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the rotini until al dente, then drain and rinse under cold water.
  2. Coat the chicken with avocado oil and season both sides with the SPG seasoning.
  3. Preheat your outdoor grill to medium-high heat. Grill the chicken, flipping every 2 to 3 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
  4. Rest the chicken for 5 minutes before cutting it into bite-sized pieces.
  5. In a large bowl, combine the cooled pasta, baby spinach, chicken, cherry tomatoes, and shaved Parmesan cheese.
  6. Pour the fresh pesto and Italian dressing over the top, then toss until everything is evenly coated.
  7. Serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to enjoy.
  • Author: Nick Nesgoda
  • Prep Time: 15 Minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 Minutes
  • Category: Dinner, Lunch, Side Dish
  • Method: Grilling
  • Cuisine: American